Get a better grip understanding your tyres...
You should not underestimate the importance of good tyres.
They are the only thing between you and the road.
Your tyres
Your life
Your safety
Are your tyres legal?
Do you know what the legal minimum tread depoa is? The law requires car tyres to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm in a continuous band around the central three quarters of the tyre.
Keeping you safe
Better grip in dry and wet conditions
Improves steering control for better handling
Shorter stopping distance
Cost Savings
Reducing your fuel costs
Tyre Labelling
EU Tyre Law
These are the labels that you will find on the platform of each tyre.
Tyres sold in Europe include this European Union labelling which was introduced in November 2012.
These labels will enable you to make a more informed decision when choosing your car tyres, considering safer and more efficient driving.
So What's Your Tyre Size?
'the writing on the wall'
TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION
- The '195' is the nominal width of the tyre's cross-section in mm
- The '65' us the 'aspect ratio' - the ratio of the side wall height to the cross-section width.
- The 'R' stands for radial-ply construction.
- The '15' stands for the diameter (in inches) of the wheel that the tyre is designed to fit .
Tyre Inflation
Under-inflation
Excessive wear
Correct Inflation
Even wear
Over Inflation
Excessive wear
It is important to check your tyre pressure regularily and is to the correct tyre inflation:
- Prolongs tyre wear
- Better handling
- Improves fuel efficiency
- Safety
- Better grip
- Increased comfort
- The four tyres and the air inside them support the weight of your car
Tyres Effect Stopping Distance
Remaining
tyre tread
Amount of
tyre wear
25.8 metres
31.7 metres
39.5 metres
'Only a fool breaks the two second rule'
Remember - it takes longer to stop with reduced tyre tread on a wet road
'JUST CALL CRAIG'
Shire Tyre Services Ltd
Mobile Tyre Breakdown Service
Craig Trower
Director
07850 652240
craig@shiretyreservices.co.uk
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